Bridport News
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0100More drivers stopped as part of 'boy racer' crackdown in resort
Police are continuing to crack down on dangerous driving in West Bay after years of complaints from residents
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0100Thieves break into gaming store but staff say it 'hasn't got us down'
Thieves have broken into a gaming store in Bridport, escaping with playing cards and collectibles - but staff say "we haven't let the break-in get us down".
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0100Town's pharmacy bought from chain as family take over
A pharmacy in Lyme Regis which was revived after months of uncertainty and national turbulence is to be run as a family business in an exciting new chapter
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100As Buckham Fair returns we look back at Martin Clunes' much-loved Dorset tradition
Buckham Fair became one of west Dorset's most cherished events. Now Martin and Philippa Clunes' popular fair is returning this Sunday.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0100Life-saving equipment installed in town centre
New life-saving equipment has been installed in Bridport town centre which will buy people in emergency situations vital time to save a life
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:39:15 +0100Major Spanish airport to close for runway repairs with all flights cancelled
Almería Airport in Spain welcomes thousands of British travellers each year. However, it will shut down for six days to allow for runway upgrades.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Solar eclipse in UK skies this month - Here's how and when to see the rare event
A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK this August. Here's how and when you can see it.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:13:00 +0100'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more
There are food safety alerts in place for some items sold at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose and more
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:19:14 +0100Woman taken to hospital after two vehicle crash
Heavy traffic is being reported on the A35 in west Dorset
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:56:59 +0100Arrest made after emergency services 'threatened with plank of wood'
A man has been arrested for suspected arson offences after allegedly threatening firefighters
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:22:05 +0100Theatre safe from winter closure as fundraiser reached
A theatre in Bridport has been saved from closing this winter after it’s huge fundraising goal has been met
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0100Dorset Local Plan to be late and cost more
A FORMER Dorset Council leader has warned that discipline will be needed to deliver the county’s Local Plan on time.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0100Town prepares for packed carnival week of fireworks, parades and displays
A town in west Dorset is gearing up for a week of festivities as carnival season returns
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:29:00 +0100Staff 'mortified' as café loses nearly entire days earnings in brazen theft
An owner of a café in West Dorset has said communities can’t afford to lose a day’s wages after falling victim to a suspected fraud incident
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0100Fears footpath is unsafe after man suffers bad fall
A footpath in which serves as one of the only routes into the town has been closed again following an incident in Bridport
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0100Creative community event returning to town tomorrow
The countdown is on for the much-anticipated scarecrow trail taking place in Beaminster next month
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Weather forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis over upcoming weekend
Bridport & Lyme Regis weather forecast: sunny spells, highs up to 26C, light breezes, and rising pollen levels from 31 July to 3 August. Local updates.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Village show to take place in August
A picturesque west Dorset village will play host to its annual local show in August.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0100Town's phone boxes could be turned into wonderful writing hubs
A creative group in Bridport is hoping to unite the town through their love of writing
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100What's on in cinemas in Bridport and other Dorset towns this weekend
The release of a new Spider-Man film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0100Charges made after woman sprayed in the face with 'bleach'
A woman has been charged in connection to an incident in Bridport where a woman had a corrosive substance thrown in her face
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:59:16 +0100Ex-officer ‘abused position of trust’ with domestic abuse victim, says police chief
A former Dorset Police officer who pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office has had his sentence increased following a ruling by the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:17:55 +0100Barbeques and campfire ban issued over extreme heat
No barbeques and fires are to be had in many green spaces in Bridport due to extreme weather
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:04:58 +0100Spectacular Buck Moon over Dorset captured in stunning photos
Photographers across Dorset were keen to snap pictures of last night’s massive Buck Moon
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Donation from PJ Harvey backs final push to save Bridport's Lyric Theatre
A personal donation from PJ Harvey has given fresh momentum to a campaign to save the much-loved Lyric Theatre in Bridport.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:16:43 +0100Foreign Office issues advice for 5 European countries amid increased wildfire risk
The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece amid wildfire risks
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:03:18 +0100Ex-police officer sent to prison after attorney general intervention
An ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met whilst on duty had his sentence increased after the Attorney General intervened.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:41:50 +0100Drought officially declared in Dorset - an 'exceptionally serious situation'
Dorset is officially in drought, it has been declared, and is in an 'exceptionally serious situation' along with six other areas of England
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0100Repairs to fire-damaged listed farm on west Dorset hillside
Repairs to a fire-damaged farmhouse feature in plans affecting homes, listed buildings, and rural properties across the Bridport area decided by Dorset Council.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:46:00 +0100Latest planning proposals for west Dorset
Spate of new planning proposals for Burton Bradstock dominate the latest planning lists for the rural area around Bridport.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0100Plans for home extension and replacement dwelling in west Dorset
Plans for home extensions, listed building works, and a replacement home are among the latest applications submitted in the Bridport, Charmouth, and Lyme Regis area.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0100Resident uses poetry to share a lifetime of experiences
A Lyme Regis man has drawn on a lifetime of experiences, his hometown and a love of gardening to release his debut poetry collection
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Melplash Agricultural Society hold Young Farmers Stock Judging Competition
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society Young Farmers Stock Judging Competition was held at Childhay Organic Dairy.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Members of Bridport Stroke Club visited Groves Nursery for cooking herbs quiz
Members of Bridport Stroke Club visited Groves Nursery on Wednesday, July 22, to test their herb knowledge in a fun quiz organised by Natalie Swanson.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100Travel adaptors sold on Amazon, eBay and TikTok found to pose safety risk
Thousands of travel adaptors sold online on places like eBay and TikTok have been found to pose serious safety risks by Electrical Safety First
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:43:57 +0100Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found believed to be that of a man who went missing from Dorset
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0100'Parnham won't be restored to former glory - owner should respond to concerns raised'
Parnham House owner should concentrate on answering the issues that have been raised, rather than resorting to petty and ill-considered dismissal of genuine concerns about what is proposed, says letter writer Chris Lousley
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0100Step onto historic Cannington Viaduct for first time since railway closed
A landmark railway structure hidden from public view for more than six decades is set to welcome visitors once again as part of a special heritage weekend celebrating a much-loved branch line.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0100Popular festival celebrating music and art to make triumphant return
A village in west Dorset will play host to nine concerts over four days as a long-standing festival of music and art returns
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:43:13 +0100Town centre 'gridlocked' due to heavy traffic and roadworks
Queueing traffic on A35 around B3157 West Bay Road (Crown Roundabout).
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:24:56 +0100Pictures - Speedboat racing takes over Jurassic Coast
High-speed offshore powerboats wowed the crowds in West Bay over the weekend during a two-day race event
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:59:50 +0100Van linked to high-value thefts fitted with cloned number plates seized
A VAN suspected of being fitted with suspected cloned number plates has been seized in west Dorset
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:34:23 +0100Martin Clunes: ‘I can’t imagine living anywhere else’
Martin Clunes talks heavy horses, unruly Jack Russells and why there’s nowhere quite like Dorset
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0100New 10-year plan unveiled to boost county’s tourism economy worth £1.6 billion a year
OUT of season visitors, more foreign visitors and a focus on improving the perceptions of Dorset feature in a new 10-year plan to boost the county’s tourism economy said to be worth £1.6billion per year.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:19 +0100Dorset man wins £70,000 motorhome and calls it a perfect lift after bad run
A Dorset man has described winning a £70,000 motorhome as the perfect lift after a difficult run of bad luck left him facing car trouble and mounting bills.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:01:22 +0100TV presenter hailed Dorset 'one heck of a county' before his death aged 85
Bill Oddie, who has died aged 85, was a frequent Dorset visitor who once called it 'one heck of a county'.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dorset man hails ‘wonderful group of people’ after hospital treatment
Resident Ron Hill has praised staff at Dorset County Hospital's A&E department and Lulworth Ward
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0100Volunteers needed to keep youth motorsports club on track
A youth motorsports club in west Dorset is looking for volunteers to help run its club ahead of a busy year of activities
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:41 +0100Ronnie Le Drew, legendary puppeteer and voice of Rainbow's Zippy, dies aged 78
Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew joined Rainbow in 1973 and spent 20 years giving life to Zippy, one of the show's most memorable characters.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:28:28 +0100Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies aged 85
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, as his agent paid tribute to the "intelligence and wit" of “Britain’s “best-loved birder”.